INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[julie0477]

Well my eggs in my mini incubator are On day 20. The temp has dropped to 97 or 98 degrees and I'm not sure how to get it back up with out messing with the eggs too much so I guess I'll just wait it out and see what if anything happens tomorrow. :/

 

[DarthLayer]

Thanks for the info! I really appreciate. Well I was going to wait till tonight so it would be easier to see in them but the room there in is kinda dark so I just did it now and all 14 have development in them. I was not expecting that ( especially since 12 of them were shipped and 2 were from my flock ) but I know the saying don't count your chicks before they hatch! I will keep everybody updated when I candle them at Day 14 and 18 and when they hatch.

 

[kabhyper1]

My whole flock is about 5 months old. So somewhere in there. Thanks!

Ugh, I only have wyandottes right now too, I think, but I will look over the big flock tomorrow. How old will you need?

WOW can't beat that!

Oh my, i am so very sorry.

they look so sweet! I see one is talking all about it too!

 

[Old Salt 1945]

I forgot who talked about fermenting feed and a demo at the Poultry Fest. My memory has been bad for ...... I don't remember how long. The '60's were fun, I think.

Anyhow, I did a little research and found a couple of sites that dealt with the whole deal.

From a pure, natural viewpoint:
http://naturalchickenkeeping.blogspot.ca/p/fermented-feed.html

From a practical "Awww heck, let's just haul off and do it" viewpoint:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/644300/fermenting-feed-for-meat-birds
(Go to the 4th posting for an overview.)

John

 

[Too Fast]

Redwood City and Half Moon Bay are nice too

I'm originally from Sacramento area and we never worried about earthquakes as much as anyone here thinks about ice storms or tornados. We did worry about fires a lot though!! Thankfully, the people here couldn't be nicer and it make the transition so much easier.

That's because you never know when or if an earthquake is coming, silly! We do have a lot of false alarms here about tornados/ice storms/snow storms, but at least there is a warning. One day, you'll see. California will fall of the west coast. I've been hearing that since 1970, and it will happen very soon now.

 

[Too Fast]

Too Easy, Too Fast, that's Foghorn Leghorn to the little Chicken Hawk setting up the Dog for some prank. You think you are dealing with an amateur? You owe me 2 roosters or 1/2 enough eggs for a breakfast. One for the 10K, one for the quote.

Rhodebar

I'll take one of these. And an Australorp. Show quality only, please.

John
Alright, the eggs are in the mail. Should show up any month or 5 from today, let me know when they do. You know how snail mail is nowadays.


Now, for the bonus question:

Who is Foghorn Leghorn's personality/way of talking from? Who were the makers of FL making fun of?

 

[Too Fast]

I have sad news to report. We got chicken wire up to prevent any more chicken Houdini's from escaping during the night, and we have been working on getting a temporary run/fence. In between those times we were letting the dogs out on a cable. Today my MIL came over unannounced and let one dog out, and as I scrambled to get her in before she took after the chickens, MIL came out and let a second dog out. I lost half my flock.

Yes that's terrible news, Shawna.

On another note, I always love it when the MIL shows up for an unannounced inspection. Keeps me on my toes.

Also, tho, I'd have a serious talk with my MIL about these visits. One way to stop them is to open the door when an unexpected/unwanted visitor arrives. Do that naked. It will stop unwanted visitors from coming over, especially if they just walk into the house!

 

[Too Fast]

Good morning everyone!

ShawnaScott- I am so sorry about your flock, your dogs, and your MIL. What a sad situation.

The chick pics are all cute, thank you for sharing. My kids are loving them and asking for more. After a long discussion with the 3 & 5 year olds we decided that we could "sell/eat/rehome" four of our boys and get more hens. That was big for them since they have raised some of these guys since they were born.

We are off to Menards to get cedar shingles for the coop....we are in the home stretch. As much as I like talking and thinking about chickens, its not great having the never ending project looming over our heads, lol. I'm just so happy we can get to the business of just watching the chickens soon and playing in the garden.

Nice. I was upset when my DW came home with cedar shingles, but now that they are on the coop, I love 'em. Even enough to tell the DW she made a great choice!

When you get it all done, or at least 98%, you can sit back and enjoy the flock!

 

[Webechickens]

Alright, the eggs are in the mail.  Should show up any month or 5 from today, let me know when they do.  You know how snail mail is nowadays.


Now, for  the bonus question:

Who is Foghorn Leghorn's personality/way of talking from?  Who were the makers of FL making fun of? 

Senator Claghorn?

 

[amwchickin]

I have spent the last hour catching up on the thread and I'm just rolling with some of the back and forth comments from Too Fast and Old Salt!

It has been just too hot, I know I don't want to be outside for long, I can't imagine how my chickens and turkeys feel. I'm doing everything I can to keep them comfortable, fresh fruit and all..so of course I'm seeing interesting waste deposits all over the back yard.

I'm still waiting on the first egg from my girls, but who wants to push those out in this heat! They would rather just flop around in the dust!

I have some younger birds in another run and they have become little Houdini's jumping out when I have the door open. I just LOVE chasing scared little chickens!!! And some does the dog (Australian Shepherd ((pregnant in this heat)) - really using her herding skills now).

I'm picking up some Bantam Cochins tomorrow as my birthday present to myself. All I wanted was chickens! So I will get to spend some time dealing with quarantine and introduction!

***And welcome to the new Southern Indiana people!!